One Duke Down by Anna Bennett: Review

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I have only read one short story by this author previously but I really enjoyed the story which was included in a Christmas romance anthology last year.

Today I am happy to share a wonderful historical romance review that comes with a great twist. Check out this upcoming winner and my thoughts below.

One Duke Down by Anna Bennett
Publisher: ‎ St. Martin’s Paperbacks (January 24, 2023)
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1250793935

OVERVIEW:
A FISHERMAN’S DAUGHTER
Miss Poppy Summers is determined to keep her family’s fishing business afloat. Her poor widowed father has fallen ill, and her foolhardy brother has moved to London, leaving her precious little time to read or pursue her own dreams. But she’ll do anything for her family, so she cheerfully spends mornings in her rowboat, casting her nets. The very last thing Poppy expects or wants to find tangled in them is a dangerously attractive man. Especially one with a head wound―who’s convinced he’s a duke.

AND A DUKE OUT OF WATER
Andrew Keane is the Duke of Hawking, but he’s having the devil of a time convincing his fiery-haired rescuer of that fact. The truth is he came to the seaside resort of Bellehaven Bay to escape his life in London. Unfortunately, someone in Bellehaven wants to kill him―and he intends to find out who. He implores Poppy to tend to his injuries and hide him on her beach, reasoning it will be easier to find his attacker if that man assumes Keane is already dead. She wants no part of the scheme but can’t refuse the generous sum he offers in exchange for food and shelter while he recovers. It’s a mutually beneficial business arrangement…nothing more.

ARE ABOUT TO MAKE WAVES
Under Poppy’s care, Keane regains his strength―and a sense of purpose. As they work together to solve the puzzle of his would-be murderer, he’s dazzled by her rapier wit and adventurous spirit; she’s intrigued by his mysterious air and protective streak. Though Poppy’s past gives her every reason to mistrust someone like Keane, the seawalls around her heart crumble in the storm of their passion. But when clues hint at the prime suspect in Keane’s attempted murder, Poppy must decide where her loyalties lie. Torn between the world she’s always known and the one she’s always dreamed of, she’ll need true love for a shot at her fairytale ending.

One Duke Down by Anna Bennett Review

I love a great story with a twist.

Let’s face it. When it comes to romance, especially niche romance, like historical romance, you have to have a great twist to keep the reader involved and engaged.

This story is a great example of just that. This story features a very strong female lead and a delightful Duke who washes up on her shore. Sparks fly and hearts grow tender.

I love the interactions and banter between the two. Bennett crafted the characters with a delightful, fun warmth to them that you cannot help but fall in love with them.

A perfect blend of family ties, friends, and even a bit of suspense fills the pages. Plus, Bennett does not shy away from heating up the pages with steam and sexy romance.

One Duke Down by Anna Bennett is a fun and sweet story that was truly a pleasure to read! And love the cover!

4 STARS!

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